They gave up on Trusty. There are so many reasons dogs end up in shelters, and training is usually at the heart of what could’ve saved them. We love our pets; we wouldn’t abandon them. But, there are many, many people who are overwhelmed by animals they can’t manage and they just don’t know how to make it work. Here’s one shelter dog story I love.
Trusty is perfect example of a nice dog that, with some basic training, has become a good dog citizen. Trusty was lucky. He ended up at Pet Orphans, a wonderful no-kill shelter in Los Angeles that is advocating for its animals in a very smart and effective way. They are training their dogs to ready them for adoption.
When Trusty, a Basset Hound/Labrador Retriever mix, was abandoned by his owner, he was a real barker. Today, Trusty has a “good sit,” listens and doesn’t bark excessively. And, he looks very happy. How do I know, writing this from Fort Lauderdale? My friend, Larry Kay, has a very cool YouTube channel called Positively Woof, named after his ridiculously successful Facebook page, boasting 1.75 million fans. He, along with Pet Orphans of Southern California, showcase the shelter’s dogs up for adoption and what makes them so special. I love them, and will be sharing one a month, so we can help these pups out by spreading the word about their fabulousness!
Trusty playing with his shelter friend, Fred
Here’s a video of Trusty’s journey from being dumped to being bumped…up to the AmBassAdor of Pet Orphans, a very distinguished title for the shelter mascot he’s become, since Pet Orphans adopted Trusty themselves. Good boy, Trusty!
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